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Tales of the Island

One of the most traditional music from Taiwan comes from the Southern most tip of the island—the Hengchun Peninsula. The Hengchun Folk Song is a unique composition that blends the musical styles of four ethnic groups: Hakka, Hoklo, Indigenous of the Mountains, and Indigenous of the Plains. Interest

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Taxi Drivers' Club under the Overpass
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